CJ UNDER CONSTRUCTION (AGAIN)

[BERTIE RENEGADE]

Was ready for a clean job today so we decided to finish the dash and wire a few guages and toggle switches. Got the baja ss seats and harnesses today can't wait to get something to bolt them to!

 

[cgm147]

looking good glad to see some things coming together!!

 

[cgm147]

making anyhead way on this ol girl?

 

[BERTIE RENEGADE]

Making headway, reinforcing chassis @ strech and beefing up steering gear box chassis side waiting on heavy duty bracket,moved radiator up 1.5" to clear steering shaft, mounted steering column(waiting on lower shaft brng, got 12 circut fuse box and relays to work on in slow times.

 

[Wwildman]

Looking good man . I wish I could get my commando done that quick

 

[BERTIE RENEGADE]

When "I" am doing it, it seems like forever. It's been right at 2yrs now and hopefully we will be riding in about 3 mos. Then we have a 79 Honcho to start on but won't be quite as modified. It will be for my now 13 yr old. Low and slow!

 

[gmentavlos]

Nice work! It reminds me of my build, huge and not practical.....but fun

 

[BERTIE RENEGADE]

This build has been a learning, bonding experience for my 13 yr. old and I, it's gotten his interest and he's learned a lot. Next project will be his 79' Honcho probably with a axle, tcase switch but a lot more practical (cheaper)!

 

[gmentavlos]

That will make a nice first build for your son. I plan on doing something like that when my boy gets a little older.

 

[BERTIE RENEGADE]

Had some productive nights!

 

[BERTIE RENEGADE]

A few more.. kingpin removal(very little effort,note heat marks),busted KP bushing,105 amp powermaster,Advance Adapters D-20 tailshaft.

 

[BERTIE RENEGADE]

Not much for taking pictures on a daily basis while I'm working so here's some progress lumped together. Still some wiring and rollcage left to do to get it rolling. Did some test runs around the yard with the 2 quart plastic gas tank didn't get very far. Sorry, I thought the shots were going to be labeled, In order.....
1. Olivers drivehaft alot of beef compared to stock.
2.Engine compartment finished.
3.Shock absorbing hood mount for one piece fiberglass hood (checkout thread on "Homemade Shocks.)
4.Cadillac Eldorado rear calipers with e-brake.
5.Vanco Hydroboost to slow the 49's.
6.Custom crossmember to tie rollcage into chassis

 

[BERTIE RENEGADE]

Some more pics.
1.Cutout fenderwell to move seat rearward and mount rollcage.
2.Cleaned and painted Rugged Trail shocks purchased in 1994.
3.Replaced manual clutch with hydraulic.
4.Dana 60 rebuilt by ECGS 35 spline outers,kingpin bushings,spooled w/5.86,Warn premium hubs.
5.Future rollcage.

 

[gmentavlos]

Looks like you are making a lot of progress... Nice work!

 

[Veeps]

looks good what type of clutch master cyl and slave cyl did you use ?

 

[BERTIE RENEGADE]

looks good what type of clutch master cyl and slave cyl did you use ?

It was ordered from Extreme Custom Parts as a kit.. master, slave cyl. and ss line.

 

[Spud]

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Is this one done yet?



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[BERTIE RENEGADE]

My usual reply is "it will never be finished" always another mod! Have been making slow progress, just other priorities right now. Goal is to cruizin by early summer. Thanks for the interest, maybe we could have a longest build award?

 

[BERTIE RENEGADE]

Update! Update! Got the rear traction bars and mounting crossmember finished. Maybe this will get me back on track.

 

[gmentavlos]

I think it is time for your yearly updates, pics, etc................ I wan't to see where you are at with this project.